Life has pretty much returned to "normal." Exercise and keeping busy seem to be the true saving graces.
I've been following your story from the start. Bad doctor with no intent to help you get off the subs. You took charge of your own situation and designed your own taper plan, then executed it. Two months under your belt. Just awesome. I'm a little over 6 months and life is very good. I hope my experience with subs will offer encouragement to you. It continues to get better.
We're really proud of your accomplishments. Keep it up.
Cheers,
Larry
AnonymousUser12, I always think someone's success story is inspiring. Do you have any tips? Words of encouragement? The 'after' is hard once you get past the immediate issues of getting clean. Or at least I think so. Anyway, I love to hear success stories.
Over 3 years later and re-reading all of this seems much like a bad dream in a previous lifetime. Long term sobriety is possible. Stop waiting and make it happen.
19 months and going strong.
Hi! I w/d from subutex a year ago. If you want to MSG me you can. Good luck. Its rough but you can do it! There aredifferent vitamins and supplement you can by take to help your symptoms.
Gained nearly 20 pounds in my first 14 months off suboxone, I've managed to lose 15 of it starting a new workout regiment. Sleep, bowels, and anxiety are all back to "normal." It's doable if you want it bad enough.
It'll be one year tomorrow. A long, slow taper made all the difference.
SO great to hear a success story , congrats to you. Enjoy your world !
im in a taper and soon to be off in a month . wish you best,
God SPeed
10 months yesterday. Forgot about this page for a while. I hope everyone is doing good.
Half a year clean, and I'm feeling great. Not sure whether I'll keep posting on here, if not good luck to everybody. It is possible.
5 months strong. Longest I've been 100% substance free since junior high.
Hey congrats on 4 months your doing great thanks for dropping by it shows people it can be done..............Gnarly..................
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Over 4 months down now..Way to go!!!! Keep on working it, whatever has been working for you!
Bless
A few days late, but this makes over 4 months. Being free from all prescription drugs is possible, even if it doesnt seem to be while you're on them.
Fantastic!!!!!! 3 months clean... this is great news.
CONGRATULATIONS!
You are doing it my Friend.
Freedom, freedom.
good for you.
Keep on keepin on.
Thanks for posting this! I'm coming off subs after 5 years at a really good clinic that helped me do a proper taper(and counseling, support, etc.), but I'm the "get ahead of myself" type, and jumped at 4mg(half a pill) and I'm feeling it today on day 7, so hearing your story, being able to read all your updates has been a huge encouragement! You are an inspiration for me!
After nearly a decade of being dependent on one type of opiate or another, I really didnt know if I could ever reach this point. Waking up each day and not needing to take something. But as I pass 3 months, its real. Went on vacation for a week and didnt need to check doctor appointments or count suboxone strips, just packed my clothes and went. Freedom is possible.
Thank you all for your support. I have not attended any counseling or N/A meetings, but my battle with addiction was always very personal. Thats how I was able to taper, and eventually come off of suboxone. Mind over matter.
Congratulations to YOU!!
Most of us could not taper..BUT the ones who do always have the detox a bit on the lighter side.
This is a wonderful post with lots of positiveness coming out. Proud of YOU! Keep up the good work and take it one day at a time.
Keep that Guard Up at all times and wear that Armour at all times. Ha!
Bless
Thanks for the update. Congratulations and kudos on your two month
Anniversary. Continue to be patient with the process. You are healing.
It takes quite a while for your mind, body and emotions to rewire post opiates.
Keep the faith.
Have you been to any counseling, support groups?
Keep up the good work. You are doing awesome.
Tomorrow is officially two months, I still cant concentrate on tasks in any meaningful way but all physical symptoms including sleep have subsided.
Coming up on day 40, and outside of sneezing randomly I feel physically great. Sleep has returned to normal, though my appetite is ridiculous. I could eat all day everyday, is that normal?
Great job!!!! Great to hear your success story!!